FAQ for Brake Disc Repair
Q: How to burnish the brake pad and rotor?
A:
You may need to select a smooth road with little or no traffic, accelerate the vehicle to 48 km/h (30 mph), using moderate to firm pressure, apply the brakes to bring the vehicle to a stop, repeat steps 2 and 3 until approximately 20 stops have been completed. Allow sufficient cooling periods between stops to properly burnish the brake pads and rotors.
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01/11/2022 Q: What should be done before replacing the rear brake rotor?
A:
You will need to raise the vehicle, remove the tire and wheel then remove the brake caliper mounting bracket.
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01/11/2022 Q: What should be done before replacing the front brake rotor?
A:
You will need to remove the tire and wheel then remove the brake caliper mounting bracket.
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01/11/2022 Q: What should be done if the vehicle is equipped with cross-drilled rotors?
A:
You will need to use a lathe with positive rake tooling. This setup requires less cutting pressure, which will result in less vibration, and a better surface finish. Also, use a vibration dampener when cutting. Otherwise, refinish according to the following instructions.
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01/11/2022 Q: What's the recommended torque for the rotor retaining screw?
A:
The recommended torque is 14 N.m (124 lb in).
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01/11/2022 Q: What should be done when the brake rotor has been separated from the hub/axle flange?
A:
You will need to clean any rust or contaminants from the hub/axle flange and the brake rotor mating surfaces.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What's the recommended torque for the retaining screw?
A:
The recommended torque is 14 N.m (124 lb in).
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